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GV 26 Acupuncture Point

GV 26 Acupuncture Point

GV 26 Acupuncture Point is called as Shui Gou. Shui means Water. Gou means Groove. Another name for this point is RenZhong. This point is in the philtrum, which looks like a water groove.

GV 26 Acupuncture Point
GV 26 Acupuncture Point

GV 26 Acupuncture Point Location

In the philtrum, 1/3 the distance from the nose and the top of the lip. Needle obliquely (upward) 0.3 – 0.5 cun.

GV 26 Acupuncture Point Names

Shui Gou 人中

Governing Vessel 26 Water Trough

Speciality

Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels

Caution

Functions

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Indication

  • Mental Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Infantile Convulsion
  • Coma
  • Trismus
  • Facial Paralysis
  • Swelling of the face
  • Pain of the lower back
  • Stiffness of the lower back

Diseases

Facial oedema, lumbar spine pain and stiffness .

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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